Residents and businesses are being invited to view plans for Rushcliffe’s new crematorium, Rushcliffe Oaks.
Work is due to start soon on the modern contemporary building and community space in Stragglethorpe near Cotgrave with its focus on reflecting a connection back to nature and wildlife.
Now all can view the plans and ask questions at a dedicated Come and Find Out day on Thursday September 23 from 1pm to 7pm at Unit 3, The Precinct, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave NG12 3JQ, hosted by Rushcliffe Borough Council.
For anyone who cannot make the session, leaflets outlining key information will be available to pick up from the nearby Cotgrave Hub any time during its operating hours.
They can also view information at www.rushcliffeoaks.co.uk after the event.
The Council is seeking to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2030 and this is reflected at the heart of the design and thought process for the new facility.
Through the use of innovative technologies and renewable energy sources, there are plans for a greener electric powered cremator rather than the more traditional use of gas, lowering CO2 emissions by up to 90 per cent.
Rushcliffe Oaks will be one of the first in the country to invest in this new technology.
It is anticipated it could open in autumn 2022 and will be operated and managed directly by the Council.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Director Development and Economic Growth Leanne Ashmore said: “This public engagement event is the perfect opportunity for anyone to come and view the plans and have their questions answered.
“We look forward to sharing how our vision for a sensitive, green and forward-thinking facility will be realised at the site.
“We want to show how it will be sensitively developed and how the grounds will still encourage local nature to thrive.
“We will listen and look to understand the views of local communities and families on how we can make such an important new facility work for their needs.
“It has been designed to provide the space and high level of service that the community expects and meet those green aspirations that are such an important part of this project.”
